Bowling Strike Rate Calculator
Calculate a cricket bowler's strike rate (balls bowled per wicket) and economy rate from balls bowled, wickets taken, and runs conceded. Enter your figures to see how often and how cheaply you take wickets.
Formula
Bowling SR = Balls Bowled / Wickets Taken; Economy = Runs Conceded / (Balls / 6)
300 balls, 15 wickets, 200 runs
Inputs
- Balls Bowled: 300 balls
- Wickets Taken: 15 wickets
- Runs Conceded: 200 runs
Strike rate = 300 ÷ 15 = 20.0 balls per wicket, and economy = 200 ÷ (300 ÷ 6) = 4.0 runs per over.
Frequently asked questions
What is a bowling strike rate in cricket?
It's the average number of balls a bowler delivers for each wicket taken — balls bowled divided by wickets. A lower strike rate means wickets come more frequently.
How does strike rate differ from economy?
Strike rate measures how often you take wickets (balls per wicket), while economy measures how many runs you concede per over. A bowler can have a great strike rate but a high economy, or vice versa.
What is a good bowling strike rate?
In Test cricket, under 50 is strong and under 40 is excellent. In limited-overs cricket, strike rates are naturally lower because bowlers attack more.
How is economy rate calculated here?
Balls bowled are converted to overs by dividing by 6, then runs conceded are divided by overs to give runs per over.
Can I use this for a single match?
Yes. Enter the balls, wickets, and runs for any spell, match, or career span to get the corresponding figures.